Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe
Specialty hospital in Monroe, LA
- 82 beds
- Hiring rotating
From 3 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 18, 2026Sources
The short version
This is an 82-bed acute adult and geriatric psychiatric hospital doing inpatient and outpatient crisis stabilization, risk assessment, and medication management — a focused scope, not a general med-surg floor.
Employer research, Sep 18, 2026
Full-time RN postings list $36 to $45 an hour on days or nights, with the top of that band reserved for people who already know acute psych.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-18Source: indeed.comA shift differential kicks in after 3:00 PM and runs the whole night shift, so evening and night blocks pay above the base rate.
For travel nursesSources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.comAcross 34 self-reported entries on Indeed, RNs here average about $40.25 an hour — near the middle of the posted band rather than the bottom.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- Psych nurses: all 3 roles
Nursing here
Benefits
The one pay-adjacent benefit stated in postings is a shift differential that starts after 3:00 PM and covers the entire night shift.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Registered Nurse Full-time Days/Nights starting pay range
As of 2026-09-18
Sources
- Hourly pay
$45.00/hr
Registered Nurse Full-time Days/Nights maximum posted rate
As of 2026-09-18
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- Hourly pay
Licensed Practical Nurse Full-time posted range ($24 - $29/hr)
As of 2026-09-18
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- Annual pay
Nurse Manager full-time salary range ($85,000 - $95,000/yr)
As of 2026-09-18
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- Hourly pay
$40.25/hr
Indeed average reported base salary for Registered Nurse (34 reports)
As of 2026-09-18
- Hourly pay
$26.38/hr
Indeed average reported base salary for Licensed Practical Nurse (34 reports)
As of 2026-09-18
- Hourly pay
$39.86/hr
Indeed average reported salary for Nursing Supervisor (6 reports)
As of 2026-09-18
- Shift pay
Shift differential applies after 3:00 PM and for the entirety of the night shift
As of 2026
Sources
The units
Adult/Geriatric Psych
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe/West Monroe · Monroe, LA
82-bed acute adult/geriatric psychiatric facility providing inpatient and outpatient crisis stabilization, risk assessment, and medication management.
Sources
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe/West Monroe · Monroe, LAAs of 2026-06-29
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Supportive leadership
- A former Director of Nursing praised peer encouragement, open management communication, and a productive environment.
Sources
As of 2024-10-04Source: indeed.com- Management and culture concerns
- Technicians reported disorganization, poor patient treatment by administration, lack of compensation increases, and favoritism.
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As of 2026-02-13Source: indeed.com- PRN shift scheduling
- A PRN staff member noted difficulty picking up day shifts because full-time staff claimed open shifts first.
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As of 2025-03-24Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Technician reviews from early 2026 describe disorganization, favoritism, and pay that stayed flat — worth asking directly about in your interview.
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As of 2026-02-13Source: indeed.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Monroe, LA
Monroe sits along the Ouachita River in northeastern Louisiana, offering nurses a mid-size city pace with easy access to outdoor recreation at nearby Cheniere Lake. Expect a warm, humid climate and a close-knit community feel, with regional medical centers anchoring the local economy.
Browse roles in Monroe- Metro price level · Monroe area
- 16% below the national average
- BEA index 83.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $886/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $40,505/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles, 2 are rotating shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe
- LPN
- 12 hours with a 2/3 split rotation
Registered Nurse Full-time - Days/Nights
$36–$45/hr
- RN
- 12-hour shifts – 2/3 split schedule
Sources
- ca.indeed.com/cmp/Freedom-Behavioral-Hospital-of-Monroe/salaries
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-09-18
- indeed.com/cmp/Freedom-Behavioral-Hospital-of-Monroe/locations/LA/Monroe
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09-18
- talents.vaia.com/companies/monroe-city-chamber-of/freedom-behavioral-hospital-26334121
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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